What is the difference between a reversible reactions which occurs in a closed system and an open system?

An Open System is one in which one or more of the reactants or products are able to escape from the container. A Closed  System is one in which neither the reactants or the products can escape from the container.

Cruicially, reversible reactions which occur in a closed system will eventually reach equilibrium. That is, the concentration of each reactant and product will not change and the forward and reverse reaction will continue at the same rate.

KH
Answered by Kawthar H. Chemistry tutor

9207 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How can we calculate product yield using reactants and reaction stoichiometry?


What is the difference between a metal and a transition metal?


NaOH has a high melting point and conducts electricity in solution. H2O has a low melting point and does not conduct electricity. Explain, using the structure of each, why this is the case.


What are the relative masses of protons, neutrons and electrons?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning